Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

Bill Number: H.Con.Res. 100
Origin Chamber: House
Congress: 119th Congress, Session 2
Policy Area: International Affairs
Status: Introduced
Latest Action: 2026-05-13: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Last Updated: 2026-06-24T14:07:20Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose

This concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 100) directs the President to end the involvement of U.S. Armed Forces in hostilities against Iran, invoking section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution (a 1973 law that requires congressional approval for prolonged military actions and allows Congress to order the withdrawal of forces).

Key Provisions

Termination of Use of Force (Section 1(a)):
Orders the President to remove U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran, its government, or military, including any ground combat or occupation roles.
Applies unless Congress explicitly authorizes it through a declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force (AUMF).
Exceptions (Section 1(b)):
Allows self-defense of the U.S., its forces, diplomatic sites, or allied states against imminent attacks.
Permits defensive troop presence in the region.
Does not require removing forces not engaged in hostilities against Iran.
Intelligence Activities (Section 2):
Does not affect U.S. intelligence collection, analysis, or sharing with partners, if deemed in national security interests.
No Authorization of Force (Section 3):
Explicitly states it does not approve any military action, per the War Powers Resolution.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

No direct changes to law; this is a concurrent resolution (passed by both House and Senate but not signed by the President, so not binding law).
Invokes existing War Powers Resolution mechanisms to enforce congressional oversight without creating new statutes.

Potential Impacts

Government Agencies: Limits Department of Defense operations against Iran; requires White House compliance or potential legal challenge.
Citizens: Could reduce U.S. military entanglement in Middle East conflicts, potentially lowering risks to service members and domestic security threats tied to escalation.
International Relations: Signals intent to de-escalate with Iran; may reassure allies of defensive commitments while straining relations if perceived as weakness against Iranian threats.

Main Stakeholders Affected

U.S. Congress: Asserts war powers authority.
President and Executive Branch: Directed to withdraw forces, potentially facing veto or non-compliance.
U.S. Armed Forces: Restricted from offensive actions against Iran.
Iran and Regional Actors: Ends U.S. hostilities, affecting proxy conflicts or nuclear tensions.
U.S. Allies (e.g., Israel, Gulf states): Defensive posture maintained, but offensive support limited.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

Legal: Tests enforceability of War Powers Resolution; past presidents have often reported actions without full compliance, leading to debates over congressional directives.
Constitutional: Reinforces Congress's Article I power to declare war versus President's Article II commander-in-chief role.
Political: Introduced in 2026 by Rep. Foushee (D-NC); could spark partisan divide on foreign policy, with implications for military funding or veto overrides if advanced.

This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.

Sponsor

Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4]

Recent Actions

2026-05-13: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2026-05-13: Submitted in House

Bill Versions

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. — issued 2026-05-13 — PDF (3 pages)